Wednesday, June 24, 2009

margherita pizza



Cornmeal, if desired
1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust or 1 can (11 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated thin pizza crust
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
20 (1/4-inch-thick) slices plum (Roma) tomatoes (about 6 medium)
1/3 cup thin fresh basil strips

Directions:
1. If using classic crust: Heat oven to 425°F. If using thin crust: Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Spray or grease 15x10-inch or larger dark or nonstick cookie sheet. Sprinkle cookie sheet with cornmeal. Unroll dough on cookie sheet. Starting at center, press out dough into 15x10-inch rectangle. Brush dough with oil; sprinkle evenly with garlic.
3. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over crust. Arrange tomato slices over cheese. Sprinkle with half of the basil.
4. Bake classic crust 14 to 16 minutes, thin crust 12 to 14 minutes, or until crust is deep golden brown. Sprinkle remaining half of basil over pizza. Cut into 5 rows by 4 rows.

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